Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 8, 2026
Sri Nivasa Law Firm (Srinivas Law House) (“Firm”, “we”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share and protect personal data when you visit https://srinivasalaw.co.in/ (“Website”) or contact us. It is framed in line with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and its Rules, to the extent applicable.
1. Information We Collect
- a) Information you give us
- Name, phone number, email address and city or state;
- Details of your legal enquiry or matter, as typed into forms or shared by call, email or WhatsApp;
- Documents you choose to share (for example notices, agreements, court orders, FIR copies, identity or address proof);
- Appointment preferences, and payment details if you pay fees (payments are processed through banking or payment partners, and we do not store card or UPI credentials).
- b) Information collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, device type, operating system and pages visited;
- Referring website, date and time of visit and approximate location;
- Cookie and analytics data (see Section 6).
- c) Sensitive information Legal matters can involve sensitive personal information, such as criminal allegations, financial records, health or medical records (for example in medical negligence matters) and employment records. We collect such information only when you voluntarily provide it for the purpose of obtaining legal services.
2. Why We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and schedule consultations;
- Assess whether we can take up your matter, including conflict checks;
- Provide legal services, prepare documents and represent you before courts, tribunals and authorities;
- Communicate with you about your matter, appointments, fees and updates;
- Maintain records and meet legal, regulatory, tax and professional obligations;
- Improve, secure and analyse the performance of the Website; and
- Prevent fraud, misuse and security incidents.
We do not sell your personal data and do not use client information for marketing without your consent.
3. Legal Basis and Consent
We process your data based on your consent (for example, when you submit a form or contact us), to perform an agreement with you, to comply with legal obligations, and for legitimate uses permitted by law. You may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 9), though this may limit our ability to assist you.
4. Confidentiality of Client Information
Information shared in the course of an engagement is treated as confidential and privileged, as required by the Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Council of India Rules, and Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. We will not disclose it except with your consent or where required by law or a court order.
5. Sharing of Information
We may share personal data only with:
- Advocates, associates, counsel and court staff who need it to handle your matter, including Senior Advocates briefed with your consent;
- Service providers that support our Website and operations, such as hosting, email, analytics, payment, telephony and messaging providers, under appropriate confidentiality obligations;
- Courts, tribunals, authorities and opposing parties where necessary to file, serve or pursue your matter;
- Government or regulatory bodies where legally required; and
- Successors, in the event of a restructuring of the Firm, subject to confidentiality.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar tools to make the site work, remember preferences and understand how visitors use it (for example through Google Analytics, Google Site Kit, review widgets such as Trustindex, embedded maps or social media plugins). You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled. Third-party providers have their own privacy policies.
7. Data Storage, Retention and Security
We apply reasonable technical and organisational safeguards, including access controls, secure hosting and confidentiality undertakings from staff, to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. No method of internet transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here, to meet legal and professional record-keeping requirements, and to resolve disputes. Enquiry data from people who do not become clients is retained for a limited period, after which it is deleted or anonymised. Client files are retained for the period required by applicable law and professional practice.
8. Third-Party Links
The Website may link to external sites (for example court websites, social media pages and WhatsApp). We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their policies.
9. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you;
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Request erasure of your data, subject to our legal and professional record-keeping duties;
- Withdraw your consent at any time; and
- Raise a grievance about how your data is handled.
To exercise these rights, write to us at the contact details below. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request, and will respond within a reasonable time as required by law.
10. Children’s Data
The Website is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data of minors through the Website. Where a legal matter involves a minor, information is accepted only from a parent or lawful guardian.
11. Communications
We may contact you by phone, email, SMS or WhatsApp in response to your enquiry or for matters you have engaged us on. We do not send promotional communications unless you have asked for them, in line with Bar Council of India restrictions.
12. Data Breach
If a personal data breach occurs that is likely to affect you, we will take prompt steps to contain it and notify you and the relevant authority where required by law.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
14. Grievance Officer and Contact
For questions, requests or complaints about your personal data:
Sri Nivasa Law Firm, R/O Flat No. 137, 3rd Floor, Pocket-1, Rohini Sector-25, North West Delhi – 110085Email: tatwadmeena@gmail.comPhone: +91 96504 17556
